Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
